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IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 1 and 2 ports.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA DMA transfer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA DMA transfer access.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 3 and 4 ports.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA2 DMA transfer access.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the IDE prefetch mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NVRAID Configuration

This sub-menu contains NVRAID function-related items. Select an item then
press <Enter> to edit.

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Disable/Enable nVIDIA
RIAD feature.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

NVRAID Configuration

RAID Enabled

[

Disabled

]

x First SATA Master RAID

Disabled

x Second SATA Master RAID

Disabled

x Third SATA Master RAID

Disabled

x Fourth SATA Master RAID

Disabled

RAID Enabled [Disabled]

Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. When set to
[Enabled], the succeeding items become user-configurable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Summary of Contents for K8N4-E SE

Page 1: ...Motherboard K8N4 E SE ...

Page 2: ...TIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT ...

Page 3: ... 1 5 1 4 Before you proceed 1 7 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 8 1 5 1 Placement direction 1 8 1 5 2 Screw holes 1 8 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 1 9 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 10 1 6 1 Overview 1 10 1 6 2 Installing the CPU 1 10 1 6 3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 12 1 7 System memory 1 15 1 7 1 Overview 1 15 1 7 2 Memory Configurations 1 15 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 16 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1...

Page 4: ... the BIOS 2 7 2 1 5 Saving the current BIOS file 2 9 2 1 6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2 10 2 2 BIOS setup program 2 12 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen 2 13 2 2 2 Menu bar 2 13 2 2 3 Legend bar 2 14 2 2 4 Menu items 2 14 2 2 5 Sub menu items 2 14 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 14 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 15 2 2 8 General help 2 15 2 3 Main menu 2 16 2 3 1 System Time 2 16 2 3 2 System Date 2 16 2 3 3 Legacy D...

Page 5: ...Priority 2 34 2 6 2 Removable Drives 2 35 2 6 3 Hard Disk Drives 2 35 2 6 4 CDROM Drives 2 35 2 6 5 Boot Settings Configuration 2 36 2 6 6 Security 2 37 2 7 Exit menu 2 39 Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support 3 1 Installing an operating system 3 2 3 2 Support CD information 3 2 3 2 1 Running the suppo...

Page 6: ...r is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications...

Page 7: ...ect voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it ca...

Page 8: ...ange system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support Chapter 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Where to find more information Where to find more informat...

Page 9: ...OTE NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed...

Page 10: ...ocessors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 and 64 bit computing Supports AMD Cool n Quiet Technology NVIDIA nForce 4 4X 1600 MT per second 3 x 184 pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non ECC 400 333 266 MHz DDR memory modules Supports up to 3 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots NVIDIA nForce 4 4X chipset supports 4 x...

Page 11: ...I port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x PS 2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x Serial COM1 port 1 x Coaxial S PDIF Out port 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 6 Channel audio ports Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update ASUS Cool n Quiet utility Anti virus software OEM version ATX form factor 12 in x...

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Page 13: ...ASUS K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 14: ...uality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS K8N4 E SE motherboard Cables Cables Cables Cab...

Page 15: ...pset supports the vital interfaces of the motherboard in a single chip architecture for 64 bit platforms The NVIDIA nForce 4 4X chipset features PCI Express support for the latest graphics and expansion cards increased security with NVIDIA Firewall and advanced storage solutions with NVIDIA RAID technology for faster and more reliable computing Built in NVFirewall Built in NVFirewall Built in NVFi...

Page 16: ...ty to powerful audio and speaker systems See page 1 24 for details Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA nForce 4 4X chipset The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner more flexible cables with lower pin count reduced volta...

Page 17: ...various audio devices See page 1 24 for details ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip See page 2 10 for details ASUS Q Fan technology...

Page 18: ...1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 19: ... remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply power cord is detached from the...

Page 20: ... 1 5 1 1 5 1 1 5 1 1 5 1 1 5 1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction When installing the motherboard make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 2 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes S...

Page 21: ...USB4 Top RJ 45 GAME ATX12V CHASSIS PRI_IDE SEC_IDE USB1 USB2 NVIDIA nForce 4 4X SB_PWR USBPW12 USBPW34 21 9cm 8 6in 30 5cm 12 0in PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard DDR DIMM3 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM1 64 bit 184 pin module PCIEX16 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB56 CPU_FAN Socket 754 SATA2 CLRTC Below Mic In Center Line Out Top Line In FLOPPY USBPW78 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 USB...

Page 22: ...rd comes with a surface mount 754 pin Zero Insertion Force ZIF socket designed for the AMD Athlon 64 AMD Sempron processor Take note of the marked corner with gold triangle on the CPU This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation 2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lift it up to a 90 100 angle S o c k e t S o c k e t S o c k e t S o c k e...

Page 23: ...small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked G o l d G o l d G o l d G o l d G o l d triangle triangle triangle triangle triangle 6 Refer to the succeeding section for details 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector ...

Page 24: ...Base CPU Heatsink CPU Heatsink CPU Heatsink CPU Heatsink CPU Heatsink CPU Fan CPU Fan CPU Fan CPU Fan CPU Fan Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket lock Retention bracket Retention bracket Retention bracket Retention bracket Retention bracket Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly The retention module ...

Page 25: ...tion bracket near the retention bracket lock to the retention module base A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in...

Page 26: ...ction Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector K8N4 E SE K8N4 E SE CPU fan connector CPU_FAN GND Rotation 12V ...

Page 27: ...tions Memory Configurations Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Due to chipset resource allocation the system may detect less than 3 GB sy...

Page 28: ...taining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs ...

Page 29: ...w for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Aft...

Page 30: ...5 IRQ holder for PCI steering 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering 12 7 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments otherwise conflicts will arise between the ...

Page 31: ...igure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot 1 8 6 1 8 6 1 8 6 1 8 6 1 8 6 PCI Express x1 slots PCI Express x1 slots PCI Express x1 slots PCI Express x1 slots PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot ...

Page 32: ...he computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Reinstall the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM neve...

Page 33: ...de using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports The USBPW56 USBPW78 and USBPW910 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that ca...

Page 34: ...er 3 pin KBPWR Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature Set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS see section 2 5 3 APM C...

Page 35: ...lue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 5 5 5 5 Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel and 6 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speak...

Page 36: ...rts 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 9 9 9 9 9 Serial port Serial port Serial port Serial port Serial port This 9 pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices 10 10 10 10 10 Coaxial S PDIF Out port Coaxial S PDIF Out port Coaxial S PDIF Out port Coaxial S PDIF Out port Coaxial S PDIF Out port ...

Page 37: ...or an Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE slave device optical drive hard disk drive and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE master device hard disk drive If you install two hard disk drives you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings The Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the co...

Page 38: ... See page 3 5 Important note on Serial ATA Important note on Serial ATA Important note on Serial ATA Important note on Serial ATA Important note on Serial ATA The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed These connectors are set to SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA by default In SATA mode you can connect Serial ATA boot or data hard disk drives to these connectors I...

Page 39: ...HIP_FAN 3 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN1 3 pin CHIP_FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 2000 mA 24 W max or a total of 1 A 3 48 A 41 76 W max at 12 V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow in...

Page 40: ...78 USB910 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB GAME module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed The USB GAME module is purc...

Page 41: ... and 4 pin power plugs If you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs make sure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15A on 12V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you us...

Page 42: ...ctor 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME This connector is for a GAME MIDI port Connect the USB GAME module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The GAME MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for pla...

Page 43: ...nnector 4 1 pin CHASSIS Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replace...

Page 44: ...D Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER System warning speaker Orange 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted...

Page 45: ...E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided ...

Page 46: ...iginal motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support CD in the optical drive The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities tab then click Install ...

Page 47: ...ating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The A...

Page 48: ...Update ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 F...

Page 49: ...e File File File from the menu then select Format Format Format Format Format A Format 3 1 2 Format 3 1 2 Format 3 1 2 Format 3 1 2 Format 3 1 2 Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk window appears e Select Create an MS DOS startup disk Create an MS DOS startup disk Create an MS DOS startup disk Create an MS DOS startup disk Create an MS DOS startup disk from the format optio...

Page 50: ...rforms the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 1 Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following Insert Disk then press Enter or ESC to continue POST 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 ...

Page 51: ... 3 Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 4 When the A A A A A appears replace the bootable floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility 5 At the prompt type awdflash awdflash awdflash awdflash awdflash then press Enter The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1 14 C Phoen...

Page 52: ...678901 1234567890123456789012345678901 123 123 123 123 123 123 9 The utility displays a Flashing Complete Flashing Complete Flashing Complete Flashing Complete Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file Remove the floppy disk then press F1 to restart the system AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1 14 C Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved 123 123 1...

Page 53: ...CK804 K8N4 ESE 00 DATE 11 09 2005 Flash Type PMC Pm49FL004T LPC FWH File Name to Program 0104 bin Save current BIOS as AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1 14 C Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved Message Please Wait For NF CK804 K8N4 ESE 00 DATE 11 09 2005 Flash Type PMC Pm49FL004T LPC FWH File Name to Program 0104 bin Checksum 810DH Save current BIOS as 0103 bin AwardBIOS Flash Utility f...

Page 54: ...he BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file...

Page 55: ... updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure When no CD is found the utility automatically checks the flopp...

Page 56: ...m Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is desig...

Page 57: ...vanced Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power Power Power Power Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot Boot Boot Boot Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desi...

Page 58: ...er to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions Navigation Key Navigation Key...

Page 59: ...ity and physical size of diskette drive A System Time 15 30 36 System Date Thu Oct 20 2005 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Primary IDE Master ST321122A Primary IDE Slave ASUS CDS520 A Secondary IDE Master None Secondary IDE Slave None First SATA Master None Second SATA Slave None Third SATA Master None Fourth SATA Slave None HDD SMART Monitoring Disabled Installed Memory 256MB 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 2...

Page 60: ...y 512MB 2 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 System Time xx xx xx System Time xx xx xx System Time xx xx xx System Time xx xx xx System Time xx xx xx Allows ...

Page 61: ...ster Slave Auto Primary IDE Master Slave Auto Secondary IDE Master Slave Auto Secondary IDE Master Slave Auto Secondary IDE Master Slave Auto Secondary IDE Master Slave Auto Secondary IDE Master Slave Auto Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive If automatic detection is successful the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub menu If th...

Page 62: ...s item is not configurable PIO Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device Configuration options Auto Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 UDMA Mode Auto UDMA Mode Auto UDMA Mode Auto UDMA Mode Auto UDMA Mode Auto Disables or sets the UDMA mode Configuration options Disabled Auto Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transf...

Page 63: ...cts the type of fixed disk connected to the system Configuration options None Auto Access Mode Auto Access Mode Auto Access Mode Auto Access Mode Auto Access Mode Auto Sets the sector addressing mode Configuration options Large Auto F1 Help Select Item Change Value F5 Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub menu F10 Save and Exit Phoenix Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Select Menu ...

Page 64: ...ISK to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 6 2 3 6 HDD SMART Monitoring Disabled HDD SMART Monitoring Disabled HDD SMART Monitoring Disabled HDD SMART Monitoring Disabled HDD SMART Monitoring Disabled Allows you to enab...

Page 65: ...ation Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to select overclock profile JumperFree Configuration Overclock Profile Auto x Overclock Options Disabled x CPU Frequency 200 0 x PCI Express Clock 100Mhz x DDR Voltage Auto x CPU Multiplier Auto x CPU Voltage Auto x PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto Phoenix Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Overclock Profile Auto Overclock Profile Auto Overcl...

Page 66: ...er configurable only when the Overclock Profile Overclock Profile Overclock Profile Overclock Profile Overclock Profile is set to AI Overclock Configuration options Disabled Overclock 3 Overclock 5 Overclock 8 Overclock10 PCI Express Clock 100Mhz PCI Express Clock 100Mhz PCI Express Clock 100Mhz PCI Express Clock 100Mhz PCI Express Clock 100Mhz Allows you to set the PCI Express clock Key in a deci...

Page 67: ... Menu Item Specific Help Enter select DRAM configuration by Auto is recommended Manual allows you to set each configuration on your own DRAM Configuration Timing Mode Auto x Memclock index value Mhz 166Mhz x CAS latency Tcl 2 5 x Min RAS active time Tras 7T x RAS to CAS delay Trcd 3T x Row precharge Time Trp 3T x 1T 2T Memory Timing 1T S W DRAM Over 4G Remapping Enabled Phoenix Award BIOS CMOS Set...

Page 68: ...abled Enables or disables the software DRAM remapping when using over 4G of system memory Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hyper Transport Frequency 4x Hyper Transport Frequency 4x Hyper Transport Frequency 4x Hyper Transport Frequency 4x Hyper Transport Frequency 4x Sets the Hyper Transport frequency Configuration options 1x 2x 3x 4x AMD K8 Cool n Quiet control Disabled AMD K8 Cool n Quiet ...

Page 69: ...uto Resources Controlled By Auto Resources Controlled By Auto Resources Controlled By Auto When set to Auto the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices Set to Manual if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields Configuration options Auto Manual When the item Resources Controlled By is set to Auto the item IRQ Resources is grayed out and n...

Page 70: ...board Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Giga LAN Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled AC97 Audio Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Parallel Port Address 378 IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode ECP EPP ECP Mode Use DMA 3 Game Port Address 201 Midi Port Address 330 Midi Port IRQ 10 Phoenix Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 ...

Page 71: ...e SATA2 DMA transfer access Configuration options Enabled Disabled IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the IDE prefetch mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled NVRAID Configuration NVRAID Configuration NVRAID Configuration NVRAID Configuration NVRAID Configuration This sub menu contains NVRAID function related items Select an item then press Enter to edit Select Menu Item...

Page 72: ...bled USB Legacy Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard Giga LAN Enabled Onboard Giga LAN Enabled Onboard Giga LAN Enabled Onboard Giga LAN Enabled Onboard Giga LAN Enabled Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA Gigabit LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled OnBoard LAN Boot...

Page 73: ... Configuration options 1 3 Game Port Address 201 Game Port Address 201 Game Port Address 201 Game Port Address 201 Game Port Address 201 Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port Configuration options Disabled 201 209 Midi Port Address 330 Midi Port Address 330 Midi Port Address 330 Midi Port Address 330 Midi Port Address 330 Allows you to select the Game Port address or to...

Page 74: ...iguration Restore on AC Power Loss Disabled PWR Button 4 secs Instant Off Power On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By External Modems Disabled Power On by RTC Alarm Disabled x Date of Month Alarm 0 x Time hh mm ss Alarm 0 0 0 Power Up By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power Up By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Phoenix Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Restore on AC Power Loss Disabled Restore on AC Power Loss Dis...

Page 75: ...arm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items Date of Month Alarm and Time hh mm ss Alarm items become user configurable with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled Date of Month Alarm Disabled Date of Month Alarm Disabled Date of Month Alarm Disabled Date of Month Alarm Disabled Date of Month Alarm Disabled To set t...

Page 76: ...system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to disable the Power On by PS 2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS 2 ...

Page 77: ...to enable or disable the Q Fan controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Vcore Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Vcore Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Vcore Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Vcore Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Vcore Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output...

Page 78: ...OS Setup Utility Power CPU Target Temperature XX ºC CPU Target Temperature XX ºC CPU Target Temperature XX ºC CPU Target Temperature XX ºC CPU Target Temperature XX ºC Allows you to set the temperature threshold before the CPU fan rotates at full speed Configuration options 51ºC 54ºC 57ºC 60ºC 63ºC 66ºC 69ºC 72ºC 75ºC 78ºC 81ºC CPU Fan Speed warning XXX RPM CPU Fan Speed warning XXX RPM CPU Fan Sp...

Page 79: ...sk drives attached to the system Select Menu Item Specific Help Hard Disk Drives 1 1st Master XXXXXXXXX Phoenix Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 CDROM Drives CDROM Drives CDROM Drives CDROM Drives CDROM Drives 1 1st Slave XXXXXXXXX 1 1st Slave XXXXXXXXX 1 1st Slave XXXXXXXXX 1 1st Slave XXXXXXXXX 1 1st Slave XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to ...

Page 80: ...u to enable or disable the system quick boot feature When Enabled the system skips certain tests while booting Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Enables or disables the chassis open status feature Setting to Enabled clears the chassis open status Con...

Page 81: ...Screen LOGO Enabled Full Screen LOGO Enabled Full Screen LOGO Enabled Full Screen LOGO Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature Halt On All Errors Halt On All Errors Halt On All Errors Halt On All Errors Halt On All Errors Allows you...

Page 82: ...o enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use Forgot your password Forgot your password Forgot your password Forgot your password Forgot your password If you forget your password you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the ...

Page 83: ...n from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Y E S Y E S Y E S Y E S Y E S to save changes and exit Pressing Esc does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or F10 from the...

Page 84: ...nfirmation window appears Select Y E S Y E S Y E S Y E S Y E S to load default values Select Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and rest...

Page 85: ...S K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE ASUS K8N4 E SE 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ...

Page 86: ...ail all motherboard features 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup proce...

Page 87: ...t Driver Program Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA nForce 4 4X chipset Realtek Audio Driver Realtek Audio Driver Realtek Audio Driver Realtek Audio Driver Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek ALC850 audio controller and application AMD Cool n Quiet Driver AMD Cool n Quiet Driver AMD Cool n Quiet Driver AMD Cool n Qui...

Page 88: ... and alerts you of any detected problems This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website Before using the ASUS Update make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website ASUS Cool n Quiet Software ASUS Coo...

Page 89: ...obe Acrobat Reader V7 0 that allows you to open view and print documents in Portable Document Format PDF Anti virus Utility Anti virus Utility Anti virus Utility Anti virus Utility Anti virus Utility The anti virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 2 4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu M...

Page 90: ...Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 Manual menu Manual menu Manual menu Manual menu Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the manual Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acroba...

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